Jeannie and Joe Latessa dressed up like Juno and Paulie Bleaker from the movie Juno.I dressed up like Henry Jones, Jr. from the movie "Raiders of the Lost Ark", "Temple of Doom" and the "Last Crusade".I did not dress up like Henry Jones, Jr. from the movie "The Crystal Skull". I do not acknowledge that movie exists. I pretend it was a figment of my imagination.

Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Jeannie and I got up today and rented a Scooter to drive around the island.It's something that we've wanted to do for quite some time, but it's a little expensive to do. We figured that since this is our last week in Bermuda, we might as well do it now.

The other reason we haven't done it is because it's pretty scary. The roads in Bermuda are very narrow and people drive like lunatics here. Also...they drive on the left side...so, you know...that's a little weird.

After a short lesson on how to drive the scooter, we were off and running.

Our first stop was, believe it or not, the Tea House.Jeannie loves, loves, loves little tea houses. She read about this one in a New York Times article about Bermuda and has wanted to go there for the last four months. Thanks to the scooter, her dream came true today.She was very happy.The Tea House was inside of a very cool, old hotel resort. It was right by the ocean.Jeannie loved the outdoor restroom.After that, we drove over to the Gibbs Hill Lighthouse. It was built in 1844 and was the first cast-iron lighthouse.My dad loves lighthouses so I've seen quite a few of them in my time. This, however, was the first time I've ever been able to go in one and climb all the way to the top.It was great. From the top we could see all of Bermuda.I was very proud of Jeannie as she climbed out on the ledge and walked all the way around....riding on scooters...climbing around lighthouses....Who is this girl?We then drove into Hamilton so Jeannie could finish buying the rest of her Halloween costume. After that, we drove to the other end of the island to visit St. George.

On the way to St. George, we got a little lost.We stopped to read the map and found this fantastic church.Across the street from the church was this beautiful graveyard.We got back on the road and headed to St. George. The original plan was to drive to St. George and take the Ferry home. Unfortunately we didn't realize that the Ferry stopped running back to the Dockyard at 5pm. We were going to have to drive all the way back in the dark.

We headed back and stopped along the way at the Swizzle Inn for dinner.After dinner we drove back to the ship. Trust me when I tell you that the narrow roads are much more scary at night.

It was a long, fun, wild and exciting day. We really had lots and lots of fun.

The only repercussions are that are butts hurt and our legs are still vibrating from being on the scooter all day.

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

(I have to include his picture or his feelings will be hurt)...Jeannie and I have gotten wrapped up in the TV show Mad Men.I've only been able to see the first season, but I have to say Mad Men might possibly be the best show on TV. It's fantastic.

I'm hoping I'll be able to download season 2 this week.

Actually, it might be one of the top 10 shows EVER on TV.***

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